Short courses
AAU
Summer school
Seminar Series
Short Courses (PhD)


Application and tuition


The PhD programmes are organized as one week intensive modules, enabling the school to invite the state-of-the-art guest teachers. Students receive a certificate and 2 ECTS credits for every course completed successfully.

There are no specific deadlines for the application of the short courses. However, keep in mind to apply at least three months prior to the start of the selected course(s) to secure a place. Late applications are only considered in case there is room left for additional students in that particular course. Also, think of applying in time for possible scholarships. If you meet the admission requirements, you need to submit an application form for short courses.

Application advice
Please note that the deadline for the submission of application is at least three months prior to the start of the selected course(s). It is still possible to apply for one or more courses after the application deadlines. However, applications are only considered in case there is capacity left for additional attending students in that particular course. Applications cannot be held over until the following year. If you wish to re-apply, you must submit a new form. Final registration After the selection procedure the management will inform all applicants about their status. The deadline for submission of final registration is at the latest one month before the course starts.

Documents needed

The following documents have to be included in your application:
• certified copies of your certificates and grades
• proof of English proficiency
• essay (topic is mentioned in the application form)
• motivation letter
• two letters of recommendation
• curriculum vitae
• copy of your passport
• passport-size picture

Admission requirements
master's degree from a relevant academic field such as economics, international relations, political science, law, social sciences, business administration, health sciences or public health.
basic knowledge of statistics.
basic knowledge of economics, social sciences, political science and/or law. This is judged by reviewing the content and grades of previous studies and/or the content and level of working experience.
proof of proficiency in English. The minimum level accepted is 600 pbt/250 cbt/100 ibt (TOEFL) or 7.0 (IELTS). Native speakers and students who have received their Bachelor or Masters education in English are exempted.

Tuition
Tuition fee for short courses: €500 per course week (with a minimum of €1000). No refunds of tuition or health insurance fees are possible after the program has started.  Not included in the fees:

Books
Research costs
living costs (at least 760 euro per month)
travel costs (varying)
insurance (health care & liability)
MVV (entrance visa; only needed for a stay of more than three months)

Code numbers for standardised tests
The Maastricht University code number for the TOEFL test is 7102. You do not need a code number for the IELTS test.

Standardised test websites
www.toefl.org
www.ielts.org

Visa
Future students of the short courses are responsible for getting the necessary visa. Unually, a tourist visa will be sufficient.

Insurance
It is compulsory in the Netherlands for students to be insured for medical expenses, legal aid, accidents and liability. The Maastricht Graduate School of Governance can arrange insurance for students covering the complete study period. The insurance costs approximately 40 euros per month and are paid by the student. Students have the possibility to decide to arrange insurance themselves. No refunds of tuition or health insurance fees are possible after the course has started.

Questions about the application process?
If you have any questions concerning the application process or if you want to receive a brochure please e-mail us at
info-gov@governance.unimaas.nl.



Synopsis
Application and tuition
Application form
Scholarships